BD7 2BW is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Flaxton Place, 0.5km from Shearbridge in Bradford. Administratively it sits within City ward and the Bradford West constituency.
For renters and young professionals, BD7 2BW offers many residents of this subgroup are born in eu countries, but uk-born members are also more common than elsewhere in the group. many residents identify with the pakistani ethnic group. residents are more likely than members of other subgroups to reside in properties that are not flats, to declare no religious affiliation and to identify as being of mixed or multiple ethnicities. the members of the subgroup are educated to lower levels than the group average. By day, the area transitions to a metro suburban distribution industries character: ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. At just 27 years average, the population skews very young — high mobility, strong rental demand, and a dynamic street-level atmosphere. 51% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 100% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Bradford.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 47 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £70k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 2.9% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for BD7 2BW are sourced from Output Area E00176113 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
FLAXTON PLACE, BD7 2BW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FLAXTON PLACE, BD7 2BW.
264
27
£ 27,400 /yr
31%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BD7 2BW falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Cultural diversity defines BD7 2BW — 79% of the population identifies from a non-white background, making this a vibrant, multicultural neighbourhood with strong community networks. Low crime and mid-range prices make this an accessible, safe multicultural area. Property prices are trending up 2.9% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BD7 2BW. The average age is 27.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: Predominantly a younger renting crowd. The neighborhood has a low average age and high rental density compared to the national baseline.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 70,000
3 sales · Mean £ 70,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BD7 2BW has low crime rates — 47 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Co-Op Academy Princeville
Farnham Primary School
Horton Grange Primary School
Copthorne Primary School
Dixons Kings Academy
Eden Boys' Leadership Academy, Bradford
All Saints CofE Primary School
St Oswald's Church of England Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
63 nearby- Fresh Halal Meat0.6 km
- Jasmin Mini Market0.3 km
- Lidget Green Convenience Store0.2 km
- Siddique Pharmacy0.5 km
- Sweet Shop0.7 km
- + 58 more
Restaurant, Cafe
61 nearby- New York Krispy Fried Chicken0.5 km
- Pizza Design0.4 km
- The Fip0.7 km
- Bharat Restaurant Bar & Grill0.7 km
- lahore Butt Karahi0.6 km
- + 56 more
Takeaway Shop
44 nearby- Euro FC0.2 km
- Greggs0.5 km
- Grill Shack0.3 km
- Mother Hubbards0.2 km
- Delicious0.8 km
- + 39 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Kana Peena Supermarket0.4 km
- Shimlas Superstore0.9 km
- Zain Supermarket0.8 km
- Al Halal Supermarket0.2 km
- Lidl0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Second West Hotel0.9 km
- The Fighting Cock0.7 km
- Theatre In The Mill1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bradford Forster Square1.7 km
- Bradford Interchange1.8 km
- Bradford2.0 km
Bus Stops
- Legrams Lane Willowfield St0.2 km
- Legrams Lane Willowfield St0.2 km
- Horton Grange Rd Woodhead Road0.2 km
- Horton Grange Rd Spencer Street0.2 km
- Legrams Lane Ingleby Rd0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: BD72BW · Data under Open Government Licence